Growing conditions:
Perfect! 2013 had great growing conditions, with minimal April frost, warm days/cool nights in July and August then a full Indian summer in mid-September. Vineyard yields were normal despite low winter rainfall while quality appears excellent due to small berry size.

Winemaking:
The grapes were hand harvested, then whole cluster pressed while still cool. Barrel fermented in 40% new and 60% seasoned Hungarian oak barrels. The wine was aged on its lees passively for 5 months. This process produced a richer mouthfeel and allowed the wine to be bottled with minimal filtration.